Carton method of turning eggs

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Posting this pic for KLF73.

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Can you tell that they are at about a 45 degree angle? You have to make sure the eggs all turn as well as the carton.

 

[klf73]

Thanks! I am just trying to get a faster way to turn my eggs so my bator is open less time. Turning 12 at a time will definitely save time. Always willing to try something new

Thanks again
Krista

 

[seminolewind]

Your eggs look good. Good idea about how to turn eggs faster.

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

This is a very small bator. I made it just for eggs to incubate days 1 - 17. On day 18 I transfer them to my hatching bator which I made from a 48 quart Rubbermaid cooler. Lots more room. I even have a second shelf in it in case I need the room.

 

[deb1]

I must be having a blonde moment. :/Do you rotate the egg cartoons to turn the eggs? I know that you can't turn them upside down because they would fall out.

 

[ncgnance]

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Think about this..In the natural way of hatching chicks, the hen gets off the nest at least once a day to poop, get a drink of water, and eat. This takes probably 15 or 20 minutes. The eggs are not covered at this time. And, according to "How to Raise Chickens," it may help to let them cool down a bit every day. I've done it both ways, cool down, no cool down. In my opinion, no difference. Oh, by the way, I have 4 new silkie chicks, hatched last nite and today. 4 out of 6, so far..

 

[ezbird]

I have 4 new silkie chicks, hatched last nite and today. 4 out of 6, so far..

Congrats on the new chicks.​